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NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company · 1 week ago

Long Distance Transport Engineer III (ULH / OTN / WDM)

positionRichardson, TX
timeContract
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$50/hr - $55/hr
date5+ years exp

NextGen, a Kelly Telecom Company, is seeking a Long Distance Transport Engineer III to support Ultra-Long Haul, OTN Mesh, and WDM transport networks. This role involves engineering, planning, implementation, testing, and turn-up of long-distance transport systems, ensuring network reliability and operational excellence.

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Hiring Manager
Gurpreet Kaur
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Responsibilities

Engineer and support LD / ULH transport network builds
Plan, implement, test, and turn up long-distance transport systems
Monitor and plan LD network utilization and capacity expansion
Respond to high-failure rate system outages and escalations
Support equipment decommissioning , space and power optimization
Maintain and clean up engineering and provisioning databases
Manage equipment inventory records and transport documentation
Identify and implement solutions for order-wire and housekeeping systems
Coordinate with peers to ensure on-time delivery supporting business needs
Troubleshoot issues and stay current on evolving transport technologies

Qualification

Telecom industry experienceSONET/SDH knowledgeULH transport systems designVendor experience with CienaWindows-based tools proficiencyAnalytical skillsTime managementCollaboration skills

Required

Telecom industry experience with Long Distance / Ultra-Long Haul networks
Strong technical knowledge of SONET/SDH, ULH, OTN Mesh, and WDM transport
Vendor experience with Ciena, Infinera, Fujitsu, and long-haul platforms
Working knowledge of Verizon systems: BGW / Granite (XNG), CoFEE (Canvas), Nautilus, ICON, CCP, Venue, 3GIS/FIMS
Experience engineering and designing ULH transport systems
Ability to manage complex processes and drive results
Proficiency with Windows-based tools and corporate database systems
Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience
5+ years of telecom experience

Preferred

Strong understanding of engineering specifications and drawings
Experience with equipment inventory and network design
Knowledge of legacy network operating systems
Strong analytical and risk-assessment skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with teams
Strong time management and prioritization skills

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
401k

Company

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company

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As part of KELLY’s SETT (Science, Engineering, Technology, and Telecom) Business Unit, we are committed to providing state-of-the-art digital infrastructure and telecom engineering solutions for legacy, 5G, and private networks.
dateFounded in 2009
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
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http://nextgengr.com

H1B Sponsorship

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (23)
2023 (19)
2022 (16)
2021 (9)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Steven Edwards
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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Rashid Iqbal
Executive Vice President & Chief Growth Officer
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